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  • Why This Stock Could Be a Smart Investment

    By Ashit Gulati - May 20, 2013 | Tickers: ABT, GE, UTX

    Over the past few years, General Electric (NYSE: GE)  has posted robust growth in several business divisions. The company expects to report a strong performance this year as well, especially in the healthcare division. Sales from this division have grown at a CAGR of 4.5% over the last three years. Going forward, based on GE's strong focus on research and innovation, I expect the company to continue reporting more »

  • Berkshire Hathaway: The Best of the Conglomerates?

    By Bill Edson - May 15, 2013 | Tickers: BRK-B, CNA, L, UTX

    Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-B) reported first quarter earnings on May 3, and what a quarter it was. Earnings consist of earnings for wholly owned companies, including Geico Insurance, General Re, and See's Candies. Then add to that the many companies in which Berkshire Hathaway has a majority stake, such as leading renewable energy company Mid-American Energy, along with stock price changes of the companies that Berkshire simply holds equity more »

  • Finding Big Gains Up in the Stratosphere

    By Robert Hanley - May 10, 2013 | Tickers: GY, TDG, UTX

    The aerospace business is back on the upswing once again, thanks to strong passenger volumes from both leisure and business travelers.  The airlines are upgrading their fleets, which has been good news for the airframe manufacturers, principally Boeing and Airbus.  Given the outsourced nature of the airframe business, the rising sales volumes have trickled down to the diversified component makers.  While defense budgets are strained in the developing countries, massive more »

  • 3 Value Stocks Worthy of Your Portfolio

    By Brian Gorban - May 3, 2013 | Tickers: GE, JNJ, UTX

    Outperforming the S&P 500 is no easy feat, as the vast majority of portfolios fail to meet that the goal annually. However, value investing has shown over time to be a proven strategy in meeting that goal. Below are three diversified companies that should provide returns that outperform the market in the foreseeable future.

    Is General Electric poised to move higher?  

    General Electric (NYSE: GE) is a massive conglomerate more »

  • Comglomerates Provide the Best Diversification

    By Ash Anderson - April 26, 2013 | Tickers: MMM, BRK-B, BRK-A, UTX

    How do you get the most bang for your buck in the stock market? You buy conglomerates. These mega-firms encompass multiple organizations all striving to achieve in different areas of business.

    Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-B)

    How could you truly expect me to get through this article without a mention of Warren Buffett’s famed Berkshire Hathaway?

    The company is engaged in so many different areas of business; it actually becomes more »

  • GE's Investment Appeal - A SWOT

    By Damon Churchwell - April 16, 2013 | Tickers: GY, GE, UTX

    General Electric (NYSE: GE) has seen somewhat of a surge in its stock price, a reaction to improving financial results and a favorable outlook. Its core financial segment is thriving at this time. Plus, the majority of its energy and industrial businesses are poised for ongoing growth. In all, disregarding soft demand in some sectors, the blue chip Dow 30 component is faring well.

    A quick SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities more »

  • GE's Investment Appeal - A SWOT

    By Damon Churchwell - April 16, 2013 | Tickers: GY, GE, UTX

    General Electric (NYSE: GE) has seen somewhat of a surge in its stock price, a reaction to improving financial results and a favorable outlook. Its core financial segment is thriving at this time. Plus, the majority of its energy and industrial businesses are poised for ongoing growth. In all, disregarding soft demand in some sectors, the blue chip Dow 30 component is faring well.

    A quick SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities more »

  • This Stock Should Not Trade Below Book Value

    By Mark Lin - April 12, 2013 | Tickers: ABB, GTI, UTX

    GrafTech International (NYSE: GTI) is not justified trading at a significant discount to its peers, give its status as the market leader in graphite electrodes, a need-to-have product in  electric arc furnaces business. Furthermore it is trading below its book value, the type of valuation reserved for unprofitable and heavily leveraged companies. This is not the case with GrafTech International.

    Headquartered in Parma, Ohio, GrafTech provides graphite material solutions for more »

  • This Medevac Flight Is Worth Investing In

    By Arturo Cuevas - April 12, 2013 | Tickers: AIRM, HPQ, UTX

    An ill-fated helicopter flight in 2011 of LifeNet Air Medical Services, a subsidiary of Air Methods (NASDAQ: AIRM), may have earned the dubious distinction of being the first commercial flight crash linked to pilot texting. This unfortunate incident, nonetheless, is unlikely to dampen the recent bullish sentiment for this Colorado-based company.

    Notably, Air Methods is already en route to completing the final level of the FAA Safety Management System as more »

  • Triumph Group To Benefit From Airline Industry Drivers

    By HM Joshi - April 12, 2013 | Tickers: AAR, HEI, HXL, PCP, SPR, TXT, TGI, UTX

    Triumph Group (NYSE: TGI) is involved in designing and manufacturing products and providing services to the military as well as commercial aviation industry. Its main business segments include aero-structures, aerospace systems and aftermarket services. In the past few quarters, the company's EPS as well as revenue has been increasing, and there are several business and market drivers that will help this company register stronger gains in the coming quarters more »

  • United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) The Ongoing Rally is Sustainable

    By Vineeta Mittal - April 12, 2013 | Tickers: TYC, UTX

     The stock had a lacklustre performance in FY12 primarily due to largely debt funded set of acquisitions, divestments that were not closed yet and weak top line due to Otis’ market share loss in China, weakness in European commercial markets and weakness in commercial aerospace after markets. On March 14, 2013, the company reaffirmed the outlook for 2013 indicating a floor to some of these problems. FY13 EPS guidance was more »

  • Will the Durable Goods Industry Be a Good Long-Term Buy?

    By Roberto Bañaga - April 10, 2013 | Tickers: MMM, BA, UTX

    A jump in U.S. durable goods orders, rebound in demand for commercial aircraft, and business investment in new equipment have contributed to higher than expected growth this year for companies such as 3M (NYSE: MMM), United Technologies (NYSE: UTX), and Boeing (NYSE: BA).

    Financial analysts say the demand was further boosted by an uptrend in manufacturing activity, capital spending, and demand for autos, leading to the longest stretch of more »

  • These Medevac Flights Are Worth Investing In

    By Arturo Cuevas - April 9, 2013 | Tickers: AIRM, HPQ, UTX

    An ill-fated helicopter flight in 2011 of LifeNet Air Medical Services, a subsidiary of Air Methods (NASDAQ: AIRM), may have earned the dubious distinction of being the first commercial flight crash linked to pilot texting. This unfortunate incident, nonetheless, is unlikely to dampen the recent bullish sentiment for this Colorado-based company. Notably, Air Methods is already en route to completing the final level of the FAA Safety Management System as more »

  • GE's Investment Appeal - A SWOT

    By Damon Churchwell - April 7, 2013 | Tickers: GY, GE, UTX

    General Electric (NYSE: GE) has seen somewhat of a surge in its stock price, a reaction to improving financial results and a favorable outlook. Its core financial segment is thriving at this time. Plus, the majority of its energy and industrial businesses are poised for ongoing growth. In all, disregarding soft demand in some sectors, the blue chip Dow 30 component is faring well.

    A quick SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities more »

  • Who's the Best Conglomerate to Invest In?

    By Marshall Hargrave - April 5, 2013 | Tickers: MMM, GE, HON, SI, UTX

    There are a number of diversified products company in the markets; companies that make products for a variety of industries. These companies have impressively diverse revenue streams, which usually afford them low-volatility, making them great investment opportunities despite the economic backdrop. What's more is that all of these stocks also pay a dividend. 

    Five of the best stocks in the industry include General Electric ((NYSE: GE), Honeywell International (NYSE: HONmore »)

  • Will the Durable Goods Industry Be a Good Long-Term Buy?

    By Roberto Bañaga - April 4, 2013 | Tickers: MMM, BA, UTX

    A jump in U.S. durable goods orders, rebound in demand for commercial aircraft, and business investment in new equipment have contributed to higher than expected growth this year for companies such as 3M (NYSE: MMM), United Technologies (NYSE: UTX), and Boeing (NYSE:BA). Financial analysts say the demand was further boosted by an uptrend in manufacturing activity, capital spending, and demand for autos, leading to the longest stretch of more »

  • 3 Reasons It's Time for a Rest for This Stock

    By Chad Henage - April 3, 2013 | Tickers: GE, JCI, BA, UTX | Editor's Choice

    Let me be clear, I don't believe in trying to time the market, but I do believe in looking at stocks relative to their peers and assessing how attractive they are. Sometimes this means you'll find an opportunity where the market is underestimating an opportunity. However, what I've found also are times where the best thing investors can do is wait to add to a position. This more »

  • What's The Best Conglomerate Company?

    By Marshall Hargrave - April 3, 2013 | Tickers: MMM, GE, HON, SI, UTX

    There are a number of diversified products company in the markets; companies that make products for a variety of industries. These companies have impressively diverse revenue streams, which usually afford them low-volatility, making them great investment opportunities despite the economic backdrop. What's more is that all of these stocks also pay a dividend. 

    Five of the best stocks in the industry include General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), Honeywell International more »

  • I Am Not Too Positive About General Electric

    By Ron Chatterjee - April 1, 2013 | Tickers: C, GE, PHG, SI, BA, UTX

    General Electric's (NYSE: GE) stock price surged a whopping 140% in the last 2 years! That in itself is huge news for the investors. Congrats to the people who entered the trade in the right time, but the real question is where the price is heading from here onward.

    If you are curious what the analysts have to say, let us look at the table below. While most analysts more »

  • The Boeing Dreamliner Brings the New High

    By Austin Higgins - March 26, 2013 | Tickers: RYAAY, BA, UTX

    The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) has seen rising stock prices over the last two months. Investors are seeing greener pastures with the approval of the Dreamliner to resume active use. 

    The start of the year was challenging for Boeing’s operations, but not its stock price. The Federal Aviation Administration ordered all Boeing 787 Dreamliners be grounded temporarily on January 17th, 2013. This issue was due to a battery more »

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